VesselsIf your visit will include a boat trip please keep the following in mind.

Required footwear: Tennis shoes that tie tightly, cover your toes, and can get wet. No "water shoes", Keens, or sandals. Rain boots and hiking boots are acceptable. If your footwear is not approved by the boat captain, you will be left on shore.

Volunteers are required for trawling. Please watch these videos if your group is trawling.

Don't forget to bring water, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing. You will get wet and dirty.

What to Pack

Water bottle

A sleeping bag or bedding for a twin bed

A pillow

Towel

Soaps, toiletries, etc

Backpack to carry into the field

Clothes for all weather

Rainjacket or windbreaker

Shoes that tie tightly, cover your toes, and can get wet

Plastic bag to pack wet or muddy clothes

Camera

Notebook and pencil

Anything your professor told you to bring

HousingWe have 2 types of student housing. Where you stay will depend on the arrangements your group has made. Salicornia Hall is a newer building with full climate control. All student housing has double occupancy rooms with twin beds. Males and females have separate housing.

EatingOur cafeteria provides hot meals three times a day. If you have any special dietary needs or allergies please inform your trip leader before your arrival.

Other Important InformationCell phone reception is limited on campus.There is wifi in the labs, cafeteria, and some rooms. The password is mscva123There are coin operated laundry machines.Our store is stocked with awesome CBFS gear.There is a fire pit and charcoal grill for your use.